Photo Credits Dylan Weller 

Once upon a Broadway stage “Beatlemania” was a musical with four lookalikes fronting a multimedia backdrop. It played for years in New York and toured North America but issues ensued which led to that show’s demise.

Decades later, we have “ONES.”

An immersive plunge into that pre-Internet era of vinyl, newspapers, A.M. radio and word-of- mouth excitement, ONES celebrates the Fab Four’s songs which reached Number One on the North American radio hit parade.

November 2000 saw the CD release of ‘One,’ a compilation of Beatles’ chart toppers. With its trademarked yellow ‘ONE’ printed on a red background cover it sold over 30 million copies worldwide.

The New Millenium solidified the Beatles longevity.

Producer Frank Zirone recognized the yearning for an all-in-one stage production. Zirone, a veteran Canadian musician, felt so inspired by ‘One’ that he created an entire show around its concept.

The result is a time-travelling experience for audiences seeking not only those chart-topping tunes but also a visual narrative. Archival footage, photos and original artwork are projected throughout the venue while commentary from a radio announcer provides context and details certain to enlighten even the most ardent Beatlemaniac

In the span of two-and-a-half hours audiences journey on a magical, mystical adventure.

For many it will be a return to their bright and/or hazy teenage period. For others, born long after that inaugural 1964 Ed Sullivan TV show appearance, ONES channels the 60’s energy in a way they will comprehend, somewhat, whenever their parents or grandparents keep yakking about ‘those great times back then.’

Watch and experience ONES on YouTube here: